Chittorgarh, or Chittor, is synonymous with Rajput pride. History reminds us, that on three separate instances, the fort was besieged by a superior enemy, and every time the Rajput warriors chose to ride out to battle towards a fatal end. The Rajput women and children performed jauhar, the act of sacrificing their lives over a funeral pyre.
Chittor’s main attractions are within the fort and a visit here turns out to be an inspiring history lesson. Suraj Pol, the eastern entrance of the fort offers brilliant panoramas of the countryside and town. The 15th century palace and temple still contain impressive remnants of an ear of man-made splendour. The nine-storied Tower of Victory is another beautiful sight you shouldn’t miss while visiting Chittor.
Best Time to Visit:
Year-round
Tourist Attractions:
Chittorgarh Fort, Kirti Stambh, Vijay Stambh, Padmini Palace, Rana Kumbha Palace, Kalika Mata Temple, Sathis Deori Temple, Ratan Singh Palace, Samadhisvara Temple, Gaumukh Reservoir, Fateh Prakash Palace, Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary, Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhainsrodgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Nearest Railway Station:
Chittaurgarh Junction Railway Station
Weather:
Summer (April- July), Monsoon (July-September), Winter (October-March)
